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This weekend I was excited to try out my new kettlebell and DVD “Kettlebells the Iron Core Way”, courtesy of GoFit.net. I have seen kettlebells at the store and in clips over at Workout IQ, but never had a chance to try one out myself.
Leading me through my workout is Sarah Lurie, a Certified Kettlebell Instructor and owner of Iron Core Kettlebell Fitness Studio in California. If you live near there, go now and sign up for a class because you will not be disappointed!
Sarah is an excellent instructor who explained and demonstrated the various moves and gave just the right amount of encouragement. She is currently pregnant and is still going strong with her kettlebell workouts. She has created a class called “Mighty Moms”, specifically for pre/post natal clients. Stay tuned for more about Sarah in a future interview!
I swung, squatted, clean and pressed, snatched, and basically sweated bullets for 45 minutes. I even did the Turkish Get Up, which is a lot harder than it sounds! By the end of the workout, I was worn out.
One advantage to a kettlebell workout is the combination of strength training and cardio. I usually neglect strength training, especially my upper body. Completing this workout was a definite challenge for me.
The best part about kettlebell training? No impact. My heart rate was elevated yet I did not have to jump up and down or run on my sore foot. I was able to do everything in the comfort of my own family room with my two year old swinging his own pretend kettlebell next to me.
If you need a challenge, I highly recommend GoFit Kettlebells the Iron Core Way DVD Volume 1
“Grip the Kettlebell Revolution”
It’s Monday gang, what activity are you doing today?
Written on Monday, June 23rd, 2008 at 3:25 am
Filed under product reviews, workouts.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 9:02 am
love,love,love the kettlebells! Such a great workout. Today, I’ve got crossfit, a bike ride with the kids and my Hip Hop class on the schedule. Mondays are my favorite day:)
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June 23rd, 2008 at 9:23 am
Cool! I might have to check this out!
As to what I’m doing today? Starting the horrid push-up challenge.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 9:34 am
To heck with the kettlebell… I want her pink top!
This sounds like so much fun, but those kettelbells are kind of expensive!
Thanks for the post Lisa. I’ll definitely bookmark it!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:36 am
I can tell you what I’m not doing — hunching! No more hunching here. In fact, I moved my computer to a little half wall that I have so I can stand while I type, which removes my ability to hunch!
I can also tell you what I did — like IzzyBeth, I started the 100 push-up challenge. It is a wonder these arms can even move. That’s tough!
Thanks for the kettle ball info!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 9:40 am
Thanks for the review of this! Do you happen to know the difference between using regular dumbbells and using the kettlebells? Is one better than the other?
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June 23rd, 2008 at 9:43 am
Thanks for the info. My gym does not yet have any kettlebells and I would LOVE to try them.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am
There, I am going to buy it. I have been thinking of doing kettlebells for a while now, and that seems like a good way to start.
Done!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:12 am
I’ve been reading so much about kettlebells for ages and I’m dying to try them out. Alas, they’re a little out of the spending range right now so I’ll stick to my dumbbells and the gym but may encourage the gym to purchase a few …
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June 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 am
I LOVE kettlebell training!! Have been doing it 2x/wk for the last three weeks and its AMAZING!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I may have to look into this. Seems great and my knees are liking the sound of it more and more!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Very cool! We were experimenting with those and some “new” strap work out and I have to say I really liked the Kettlebell!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Thanks - way cool. I have been thinking about getting a kettleball and may just have to do so now.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm
charlotte: love your workout schedule today! Can I come on that bike ride?
izzybeth &felice-hooray for starting the push up challenge!
sagan: great question! stay tuned for the answer on a future post
fitarella-isn’t it great? are you taking a class or doing it on your own?
ashley-they are definitely knee friendly, which is something i need these days too.
mark: strap workout?
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Thanks for this post because I’ve had my eye on these for a while. I was wondering what the difference is between these and regular dumbbells, like Sagen. Also, the other thing that has put me off is that they look like your wrist would be snapping all over the place….maybe that’s just me, I typically have issue with form ; )
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June 23rd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
This looks interesting…are the kettleballs like weights or something? Also…on the push-up challenge, my number went up by 5 push-ups but my chest felt like it was ripping apart!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
today I went for a two hour walk because that’s all I’m allowed to do until my PT clears me for more activity. Oh, how I’d love to try the Kettlebell. soon…i hope
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Wow! That is so cool! I totally need to find a good aerobic workout that’s no impact!
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June 27th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I’ve seen other people working out with kettlebells, but I’ve never tried them myself. I think if I did, I’d have to watch a DVD like you did. I wouldn’t want to use it incorrectly and injure myself!
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June 30th, 2008 at 11:49 am
GREAT!!! Thanks for this!!!! It can help me in my rehab!!! woohooo!
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